Your gift is a means to your ministry.

I have been thinking of that recently and how I have wandered off from writing especially on my blog. Writing has always been something I’m passionate about since Elementary but with it being mostly what I do at work, I have to admit that it has become, for me, more of a chore rather than something I do with passion. But I can’t deny the fact that with all the writing I’ve been doing, even learning a few technical stuff like content optimization, planning, and branding, writing has also become a way for me to do ministry.

I apologize if I haven’t written for a while. I must admit that back then I felt as if no one would ever read my blog nor relate to it. I also felt rejected at some point, not because my writing sucks but rather I didn’t get the acknowledgement I have desired and expected from some people I hope would notice — I think that’s the reason also why I haven’t shared any content except to a few who have been supportive of this…. but more than this, I realized I haven’t been writing on this blog due to laziness. I kept putting this off due to work… and now due to studies. But since last quarter I’ve been thinking of this recently.

2019 has been filled with surprises. One of them was being reconnected with an old online friend (and blogger) as I contributed for her newsletter. Since then, and after the responses we received, I started to think back on how writing has also led me in starting my journey as a Christian and how it had led me to do digital missions. This time, I start the year 2020 partnering with friends on a project because of writing. In all these, God continues to remind me of my gift that led me to conclude one thing — I have neglected to serve Him through the best means how I should. I may have done Digital Outreach training and even encouraged a few, but in truth, all those times I haven’t been sharing anything through writing, I have been neglecting how He has always wanted me to serve Him best.

At times I wonder why I slacked from it–why I allowed myself to drift. But despite it, God never fails to amaze me especially now as I write this content.

If you are reading this, I hope this confession resonates with you. Your gift is your means to thrive in the ministry God wants you to pursue. You may be talented or even discover and enhance skills as you go along in this life but there will always be this undeniable “gift” that matters so much it stands out. This is your means to serve Him best. This is where your purpose and role is wrapped up — and this is how you can best to bless others as God has designed you for. Of course, I’m not saying you should ignore other areas in your life. You can use this to advance your gift and ministry more.

Writing is the best means for me to share Christ life and bless not only those who I know have been reading my articles — it’s also a way for me to reach out to people I don’t even know… and with this, I ask for prayers that despite the busyness and fears I have and doubts about my potential to reach out, I continue writing…I continue thriving…and I continue to fight and pray and redeem the lost moments of my life I could have written my thoughts, devotions and reflections. This is not just for my benefit but more for someone who may have a chance to read what I have to share and be reminded they are loved and valued.